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This pattern is for simple Cup /Mug Cosy. It is worked flat and uses intarsia method for the colouwork. This method can be substituted by using stranded colourwork.
A Cap Cosy can make a nice present for someone you love. The pattern is free so all you need are some nice leftovers of some fingering or sport weight yarn.
Size: 9,5 x 3 inch / 24 x 8 cm
Yarn: colour A – Drops Baby Merino in off white – 15 grams
colour B- Drops Alpaca Bouclé in light old pink – 7 grams
Needles: US #2 / 2,75mm
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Gauge: 28 stitches / 40 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in stockinette stitch
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In tribute to the late and inestimably great Manoel de Oliveira (1908-2015), the Harvard Film Archive presents the centerpiece of his celebrated "Tetralogy of Thwarted Love," Amor de Perdição.
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Portugal 1978, 16mm, color, 265 min. Portuguese with English subtitles
The third installment of Oliveira's Tetralogy is a brilliant and devastating portrait of young lovers tragically separated by a bitter feud between their aristocratic families. In Doomed Love Oliveira tested his belief in a creative merging of theatrical, literary and cinematic narrative traditions. His radical approach to adaptation captures the multilayered language of Camilo Castelo Branco's eponymous epic novel to offer a virtual phenomenology of life and love in 18th century Portugal. After a disastrous premiere on Portuguese television, the theatrical release of Oliveira's re-edited version was quickly hailed as a landmark in the history of the European art film.


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Would you ever tune into seven hours of footage of a train rolling through the countryside? Or 100 hours straight of a Norwegian grandmaster playing chess? Then you're the target audience of "Slow TV," a genre of television popular in Norway. "It has a relaxing effect," says Per Arne Kalbakk, deputy CEO of the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation, which has found success airing Slow TV broadcasts that last as long as five days.
Norway's successful Slow TV instantiations have included "salmon swimming upstream for 18 hours, and a knitting program showing the full 'sheep to sweater' cycle (the fashion equivalent of farm to table) ... and, my favorite, 12 hours of logs being split and put in the fire," Arianna Huffington, president and editor in chief of The Huffington Post Media Group, wrote in a blog post earlier this year.
Intrigued? According to the Hollywood Reporter, Slow TV will be coming to the U.S. soon. LMNO Productions, an American film company known for its reality TV fare (shows like CBS' "I Get That A Lot," TLC's "The Little Couple") has purchased the rights to the television format -- or rather, "to the technology that makes it possible to be live for many consecutive hours," according to Andrea Morabito of the New York Post.
"It doesn't compete for your attention," Lori Rothschild Ansaldi, an LMNO executive, told the New York Post of Slow TV. "[Slow TV] allows you to watch and just sit back and relax. Not in a boring way but in a really 'that's different' sort of way. It allows you to breathe."
Norway's Slow TV isn't the first of its kind, however. In fact, realtime television broadcasts have had a following in America since 1966 -- the year of the first "yule log". Check out these past examples of Slow TV from around the world.
1. The Yule Log
The original Slow TV sensation, the Yule Log, began its burn in 1966, when WPIX President and CEO Fred Thrower created the program as a "a kind of Christmas card to viewers huddled in their tiny New York City apartments without a fireplace of their own," according to Tessa Stuart of the Village Voice. The Yule Log burned steadily each Christmas season until 1990, when it was removed from WPIX to make way for more advertiser-friendly programming.
That could have been the end of the venerable log, despite protests from longtime fans -- but in 2001, the Yule Log was revived by WPIX Vice President Betty Ellen Berlamino, who wanted to provide "comfort food TV" to New Yorkers recovering from the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
2. Night Ride
Ever watch Ontario television at 4:30 in the morning in the late 1980s and early '90s? No? Well if you had, you might remember "Night Ride," a series of streams of edited footage taken from the window of a car driving through Toronto at night. The footage, set to smooth jazz, became a sensation: The Torontoist reports that producer Michael Spivak often got calls "along the lines of 'Thank you for that beautiful ride. Where can I buy the music?'"
3. Fishcam
From 1994 to 2007, Melbourne's Channel 31, a community channel dedicated to local programming, filled night and weekend dead space with footage from a camera aimed at a fish tank. Channel 31's "Fishcam" became so popular in Melbourne that by 2001, Channel 31 was colloquially called "the fish station."
4. The Driver's-Eye View
One of the more enduring forms of Slow TV is railway footage from a driver's-eye view; it's no surprise, really, since scenery outside a train is constantly changing and often beautiful. These "driver's-eye view" videos have spawned an enthusiast community, and DVD producers like Video 125 and VideoScene have made movies of the footage. Driver's-eye view films have also found an occasional place on television -- most famously, the German rail enthusiast's channel, Bahn TV, aired driver's-eye films almost daily from 2003 until 2008.
5. The Puppy Channel
From 1997 to 2001, the Puppy Channel showed nonstop footage of puppies "fooling around like puppies do, acting the natural comedians and cuties that they are, with no people, no talk, accompanied only by relaxing instrumental music," according to Puppy Channel founder Dan FitzSimons. While the Puppy Channel never gained the cult status of "Fishcam," it successfully made the transition to cyberspace: The Puppy Channel website now hosts thousands of hours of "Puppy Cam" footage of puppies playing, sleeping and simply being adorable.


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Earth – Air – Fire – Water
"True, without falsehood, certain and most true,
that which is above is the same as that which is below,
and that which is below is the same as that which is above,
for the performance of miracles of the One Thing.
And as all things are from the One,
by the meditation of One,
so all things have their birth from this One Thing by adaptation.
The Sun is its Father, the Moon its Mother,
the Wind carries it in its belly, its nurse is the Earth.
This is the Father of all perfection,
- or consummation of the whole world.
Its power is integrating, if it be turned into earth.
You shall separate the earth from the fire,
the subtle from the gross, suavely,
and with great ingenuity and skill.
Your skilful work ascends from earth to heaven
and descends to earth again,
and receives the power of the superiors and of the inferiors. So thou hast the glory of the whole world–
therefore let all obscurity flee from thee.
This is the strong force of all forces,
- overcoming every subtle and penetrating every solid thing. So the world was created." – Hermes
At the thought of the elements, most people would start thinking about rivers, storms, tornados, deserts and so on. We generally separate ourselves from the elements, with the unconscious perception that the elements are their own, or even against us. This is so far from the truth, and in thinking this way, we have actually created this separation unintentionally. This has proven to be one of the greatest downfalls of humanity. The key now, is to change our perception of our relationship with the elements.
I am aware that I have been calling you 'friend' throughout the book so far, and whether you agree, don't really mind, like or dislike it, I do believe we are friends. In my personal opinion, sister or brother would serve best, as that is really closer to the truth. Generally if you know, like and spend time with someone, you would refer to them as a friend. Although, as we all come from one thing, Planet Earth, and live under the same sky, in the same place- the Universe, we are literally sisters and brothers. When looking at the bigger scheme of things, it only makes sense. Having said that in a somewhat long (and productive) breath, I can steer you toward my point here. We have now established that we all descend from planet Earth in some way (depending on your religious beliefs) and live upon it. After reading the previous chapter, you are aware of what you are and how you function as one being – absolutely wonderfully. This now begs the question, "What about what is outside of us?".
" We are all cells in the same body of humanity." – Peace Pilgrim
Approximately nine months after your conception, you came into the world, kicking, screaming, bloody and eager to start your new life. You didn't ask to be here, but here you are anyway. What gets to most people is the fact that they didn't ask to be here, this leads to them feeling like the world owes them something, that there is no help, that they are solitary and that life doesn't go much further than their own 'daily grind'. Well… what we have here, folks, is the most destructive, unproductive and self-sabotaging mind set one could come across. The worst thing is that, it is so common today but, I do have good news for the owners of these lonely perceptions. The Earth we were born into and reside on, is here to nourish you. To be under the impression that you have just been left here to fend for yourself, without love, care and nourishment, is indeed the farthest thing from the truth. The Earth is here to take care of you and all you could ever need is readily available for you to use at your disposal. We are meant to make use of what is here (sparingly, of course). When you work with the Earth, you are in abundance. You will never suffer or be left wanting. You may mark my words, friend.
In this chapter, 'the elements', I'll be taking you on a stroll through the workings of the natural elements, their functions and how they work in unison with your body. They serve to be present and made full use of in your life. Just as you have energies within you, they do too, and these energies can be harnessed (in the correct manner) to weave miracles in your life. As when we were born, we were intended to live as one with the natural world. This insight will hopefully give you the knowledge you require to live a life of flow and abundance. Between pages, go for a swim, enjoy the sunshine, have a long walk amongst some lush greens, let the wind play with your hair and remember that you already know all of this, you just need to unlock some of those rigid little doors we all have. Let the elements into your life.
The four major elements – Earth, Air, Fire and Water – are proved to have dominated natural philosophies for two thousand years or so. From the early days of man's existence, he knew that all matter was formed from these four elements, ultimately. The first set theory stating this, was developed by the Greek philosopher, Empepedocles, of Sicily. This theory – or more belief – did not seize to be practiced until the rise and popularity of modern science. As other theories, belief systems, laws and questions came into play, we began to look for a more complicated answer to all matter in existence. It couldn't have been as easy as one, two, three, four, could it? Well, yes! Of course it could, but not for us – we won't settle for simplicity. We love to make things more complicated than they really are.
Although modern science has given us many blessings in breakthroughs and assisted us in countless ways, we have, nonetheless, lost our connection with the natural elements and forgotten how to accept the simplicity that lies in all matter and the unavoidable influence they have on our lives. Even today, Earth, Air, Fire and Water are still very accurate symbols for the four states of all matter – solid, liquid, gas, and plasma. Modern science has no doubt discovered new ideas, but in the field of Mysticism and holistic living, these elements are still of grave importance to illustrate and keep oneself rooted in the knowledge of the oneness of all things. There are ancient symbols linked to each element and they are still used widely today in many belief systems around the globe. Some mystics and yogis insist that the symbols of the four elements be placed on the temple and various alters in their home. It is not uncommon to see Earth(sand), a bowl or glass of water, candles(Fire) and feathers(Air) placed together in one location in a someone's home, to commemorate, honour and be reminded to keep the awareness of the natural elements and all beings as coming from one origin.
There will be exercises explaining to you exactly how to invite and incorporate the natural elements into your life and how to harness their energies for certain purposes. These exercises are meant for you to explore and try out for yourself and see what works comfortably for you. I must tell you though, at the end of each element, there will be a summary of that specific one. Among the bullet summary, there is the specific time of day which the element's energies correspond with. It is suggested that you do the exercises and techniques at these times with each different element but, it is of no urgency at all. There are also the corresponding incenses and it would be lovely if, when inviting a certain element into your life, this incense is used, but again, availability and ability sometimes don't cooperate. So, if you aren't able, don't stress the tiniest bit. It's only there to give you the knowledge and awareness but, it will not change the impact or intensity of the exercises.
Remember, to be completely at balance, one needs the energies of all four elements within and around you – not just one of the four every now and then. Having a constant reminder of the influence of the four elements in our lives is vital to our mental and physical well-being. No matter what your religion, one thing is true in all of them – we are all part of one Earth. This is the truest, most magickal thought that can alter any mood and bring you peace of mind. So get a handful of some soil, a bowl of water, a feather and a pretty candle and put it someplace special to remind you of the amazing interconnectedness of which you and I are a part of. Let's explore this, shall we?
Isabelle Meiring
Holistic therapist and Spiritual counsellor
Port Elizabeth
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Recently on "This Week with George Stephanopoulos," Gingrich said that "young people are being dehumanized by violence in video games." Blaming entertainment for real-world ills is a popular pastime, but Gingrich's statement has no basis in science.


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Cockles with lemon juice2014-04-03
- Cuisine: Portuguese
- Skill Level: Easy
- Servings : 2
- Prep Time : 10m
- Cook Time : 15m
- Ready In : 1:25 h
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Invite your friends and prepare this simple and very tasty recipe of cockles drizzled with lemon juice. A delight…
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- 500 grams / (17 1/2 ounces) cockles
- 6 cloves of garlic
- 150 ml / (1/2 cup and 2 tablespoons) olive oil
- Juice of one lemon
- Pepper (to taste)
- Coriander (to taste)
- A pinch of salt
Step 1
- Put the cockles in salted water about one hour to remove the sand.
Step 2
- Wash the cockles in running water and put them in a saucepan with chopped garlic, pepper and some salt. Drizzle with olive oil and stir with a wooden spoon. Cover the pan and cook over low heat until the cockles open completely. Occasionally shake the pan.
Step 3
- Turn off the heat, sprinkle with chopped coriander and let stand about 5 minutes. Put the cockles on a platter, drizzle with lemon juice and serve with toasted bread.


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Breath taking view of the east end of the island which includes Buck island and as far west as the eye can see . The saltwater pool that is electrically heated * faces the view and you can see Tortola, St Thomas, St John ,and Virgin Gorda. At night it is still spectacular with the twinkling lights of the city of Christiansted. The main living area and kitchen is fully air conditioned where you can enjoy the view and big screen tv and dine in comfort. There are five king size beds with two four posters with air conditioning in each bedroom. Two large screen tvs with big speaker surround systems- one is 70 inch 3-D with dvd player in the main living area and the other is 65 inch with dvd in the master bedroom. The master bedroom has a super large Jacuzzi tub with the view of the sea and city with St Thomas on the horizon. This jacuzzi is large enough for four people. All the furnishings are high quality and mahogany throughout. All the bedrooms are king size and air conditioned. We recently remodeled the downstairs apartment with its own full kitchen and ensuite bathroom which is great for a teenager or nanny. Panama Jack patio furniture which includes a daybed, chaises and large table for eight is outside. Kitchen has dishwasher, trash compactor,microwave, and electric smooth cooktop with two double ovens. Also the property has a propane grill outside. The house sits on a high hill and is very private with an electric gate for added security and a large driveway and carport for your car. We have wifi-broadband so you can sit at the breakfast bar and compute while looking at the turquoise water beyond the pool and patio. It is very convenient to stores and restaurants. It is 5 minutes away from some of the top restaurants on the island. Beaches are only five minutes away. Bringing your toothbrush is all that is needed in Paradise!
We have just finished remodeling our villa with all new paint and furnishings, inside and out.
Donna Ford purchased this villa in 2014
We fell in love with the view and the uniquenesss of the house with its high ceilings and beautiful woodwork. The master bedroom with the Jacuzzi and view was the clincher.
We love to share the view with our friends and enjoy the spaciousness of the home.
This was our second time on St. Croix and this house was incredible! There were eight adults and two children in our party and the Villa de Mer had more than enough room for everyone to spread out. The separate apartment worked wonderfully for the couple with two small children. The house is beautifully appointed and the view from the patio/pool area is breathtaking. The house is perched above the Christiansted harbor and is close to the boardwalk, multiple grocery stores, and is only a 20-25 minute drive from the airport and some of the best beaches on the island (Cane Bay and Rainbow are our favorites!). Donna was an amazing host and made sure we had everything we needed for our stay. We will definitely be back!
Seriously, this house is amazing. I can't say enough good things about it. Just do yourself a favor and rent a SUV or 4x4. We got a jeep. The driveway up is no joke, but well worth the trip for the outcome. We absolutely loved this home and if we stay in St. Croix ever again we will look to reserve this house before looking anywhere else. You won't be disappointed.
Stayed here for a week and absolutely loved it! Extraordinary views, gorgeous house, and a great location just a few minutes from downtown Christiansted. The house has a nicely maintained private road/driveway leading up to an automatic gate which gives some added privacy, a pool and deck that overlooks the harbor, and beautiful mahogany wood finishing inside. The kitchen has everything, the beds are big and comfy, and there is a lot of space throughout the house. The view from the pool deck was easily the highlight for me the pictures really don't do it justice. I couldn't have asked for more and would absolutely recommend it to anyone visiting the island!
I forgot to mention Donna, the property manager. She was AWESOME. She picked us up and gave us all the information we needed. She was attentive and prompt. Communication was a little shaky during the renting process but once we got past that point she was a powerhouse. Thanks Donna.
My extended family and I stayed here for my son's wedding in June. It was EVERYTHING the pictures promised and so much more. I don't have enough words or time to describe how absolutely wonderful the home is. I plan to visit again and again. I would have given it 5 stars plus except the road to get to the villa is a NIGHTMARE. No one told us about the road prior to our arrival. There were few taxis willing to travel the road and some would not even come all the way up the hill. They couldn't. The vans would slide once they got almost to the top. Who would build such a BEAUTIFUL home and not fix the road to the home? One of the drivers tried to "rip us off" so we fired him (and he still got a very nice tip $100+) and got a new driver. But the home was LOVELY!!!!!!
My wife and I spent a week here with two other couples, all adults. The house and location are amazing! The view is one of the best on the island, and the pictures do not do it justice. We would wake up in the morning and eat breakfast out on the large dining table by the pool, while watching the island come to life - waves breaking over the island reef, seaplanes taking off, and boats coming into the harbor. The house has all modern amenities - high speed Internet wifi, dishwasher, washer/dryer, air-conditioned bedrooms, satellite TV, cooking supplies, so that you don't feel like you've completely left civilization. Our afternoons were spent exploring the island (we rented a jeep from Centerline Car Rentals) - going to beaches, taking excursions - the Cruzan rum tour, snorkel trip to Buck Island are not to be missed - and "planning" our restaurants. At night, we ate at the restaurants (there are many near the house, since it's right by the downtown area), then came back and enjoyed the lighted pool area, watching the town below transform to night life, or played cards or dominoes on the large dining table in the house. We also used this time to experiment with drink recipes given to us by the local restaurants. This was an extremely relaxing vacation, made all the more amazing by the view and conveniences the house offers. We would definitely stay here again, and recommend it to others.
snorkeling trips on sailboat charters to reefs, nighttime scuba dives ,kayaking, old forts, walking the boardwalk downtown Christiansted along the waterfront, going to a pirates buffet with mocko jumbies and firedancers as entertainment, restaurants with cuisine style food
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I can't believe how close we are to Christmas already!? I know next week is going to drag, up until about Thursday, when we have our company Holiday party! I'm the one organizing it and we have tons of gifts we're giving away including iPads (!!!) and iPods! I neeeeeeed to win one! {need not want, capeesh?}
Anyway, we also have our cookie exchange in my office next week and I gotta make 10 dozen! I'll be baking all night on Wednesday, I know it. I'm thinking of doing these Red Velvet cookies....what do you think?
On a different note, I just watched the documentary Forks Over Knives the other night. Have any of you seen it? If not, I definitely recommend you do....its about vegan eating and just to clarify, I'm not a vegan (you probably already know that by the recipe mentioned above though...haha). I tend to eat on the vegetarian side and I can see myself becoming a vegetarian (for my own personal reasons) BUT I'm not a vegan, nor have I really ever considered it until I saw this movie.
Forks Over Knives really focuses on the health benefits to eating no animal products. Its definitely a very medical movie.....it follows 2 doctors around and in their research, they found that by eating a plant based diet, your risk of getting cancer and heart related issues was significantly reduced.
When I told my doctor-to-be husband about the movie, he was skeptical. I told him he has to watch it with me and then he'll be more of a believer. I mean these are 2 MDs...not 2 hippies running around preaching their ways! Lol He said he'll believe it when he actually sees the research.......so whatever, I'll get him to watch the movie this weekend and we'll see what he thinks!
I think it'd be really difficult to eat totally vegan. I mean I love cheese and yogurt! And ice cream! So I really don't think I could ever become a strict vegan BUT I could see myself eating close to it most of the time. I told my husband, if there is any chance that it could improve your health, why not? You have nothing to loose {of which is replied, yes I do...meat.} Haha!
Anyway, I highly recommend you watch the movie just to at least educate yourself on the "possible" benefits of eating a plant based diet. For those of you who have instant streaming on Netflix....it's on there right now!
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Ridley Block Operations Announces Voluntary Recall of Ultralyx 24% + 3% Mag Composite
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December 14, 2016
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Ridley Block Operations has initiated a voluntary recall of a single batch of its beef cattle feed product, Ultralyx 24% + 3% Mag Composite Block, because it contains elevated levels of non-protein nitrogen (NPN) that may be harmful to beef cattle.
Beef cattle exposed to this batch may exhibit rapid breathing, tremors and slight incoordination followed by severe incoordination, excessive salivation and labored breathing. Eventually, afflicted animals lose the ability to stand. Generally, if not treated, animals may die within four hours. If beef producers observe animals that have consumed product from this single batch number and have any of these symptoms, producers should contact their local veterinarian for assistance.
A farm located in Virginia reported that nine of its beef cows died after having access to the subject batch of cattle feed.
The entire batch of beef cattle feed subject to this recall was purchased by a single distributor in Tennessee who resold the product to farm supply dealers located in Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Georgia and North Carolina.
The cattle feed subject to this recall can be identified by its label, which describes the product as "Ultralyx Nutritional Supplements 24% + 3% Mag Composite Block for Beef Cattle on Pasture" and includes, in the lower right corner, the batch number HB01088454 and item number 10636. The subject batch was manufactured on August 26, 2016, and packaged in 200-pound plastic tubs.
Samples from the subject batch were assayed following a customer complaint and found to contain elevated levels of NPN. Tubs associated with this batch contain a quantity of the feed ingredient urea, a nutritional source of NPN, that exceeded formulated specifications.
Cattle producers who have purchased Ultralyx 24% + 3% Mag Composite Block labeled as batch number HB01088454 should discontinue use of the product and return any unused tubs to the place of purchase for a refund of the purchase price. Producers should contact their veterinarian for assistance if their cattle have consumed from tubs of batch number HB01088454.
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I want to print some of my photos in large size on stretched canvas, e.g. 60cm x 90cm.
The printing guys insist on a print quality of 230dpi ... BUT I AM NOT PRINTING !!
The only info I have from my photos are the MEGAPIXELS (e.g. 2100 x 1900 pixels) and the MEGABYTES (e.g. 5.2Mb).
I also understand thet the photo is composed of PIXELS and therefore the MEGAPIXELS are important for the printed results.
I also understand that to print a 60cm x 90cm from a 250kB original will look bad....Or am I wrong ?
Can someone please explain the connections between the embedded photo data (Pixels, Megabytes) and the print parameter of 230 dpi for instance, and what is really important for larger prints.?


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From Monogamy To Open Marriage is a weekly column devoted to the discussion of pursuing sex and love outside marriage.
"So what's that all about — being a Size Queen?"
I was put on the spot by the host of the OffTheCuffs podcast. He wanted to know what made me decide to have a minimum size requirement. Too often, Size Queens are seen as women who shame men that lack porn quality (or comically large) genitals. At swinger events, many assume a Size Queen won't even have a conversation with a man unless he can prove that he meets an unspoken minimum penis length requirement. Some men think that Size Queens don't care about anything else, but the D. None of this applies to me.
To answer his question, I have to take a stroll down my sex and pleasure memory lane. A long stroll. When I first started exploring my body, I realized that I was really sensitive. Even though I didn't know exactly what I was doing, I figured out that I could pleasure my body easily and I was very aroused by certain movements that took very little effort. I could lean against a washing machine, enjoy the rumbly vibration of riding in an old car, or grind back and forth on the seam of my jeans to make myself feel good. A car seatbelt across my nipple made my body tingle. A light stream of water between my legs in the shower seemed to force me to stand there until my heart raced, my stomach tightened, and my legs quivered.
If I prefer the kind of orgasms a long, thick penis gives me during intercourse over the orgasms that I have through oral or manual stimulation, I don't see any harm in seeking out what is most pleasurable to me.
I would often crave the way these subtle, accidental forms of stimulation made me feel. Sometimes I was so distracted by these cravings that I got frustrated with myself. Occasionally I would attempt to forbid myself from doing anything that made me feel "like that" so that I would stop wanting to so much. I never lasted more than a day or two. Eventually, I got really good at making myself feel "like that" often and quickly.
A few years later, I had sex for the first time. In spite of what I read in teenage romance novels, and everything I heard from older, more experienced friends, my first time felt good. When it was over, I felt like I didn't get enough. Even though I had been masturbating for years, I never put anything inside my vagina. I didn't expect to like it so much. In hindsight, I shouldn't have been so surprised. Since every other erogenous zone on my body was easily stimulated, I should have known I'd find actual sexual intercourse to be pleasurable too.
At that time, I didn't know how to recreate the feeling of deep penetration by myself, but I knew better than to be "that kind" of girl. I wanted to have lots and lots of sex, but I wasn't about to make that known. While I carefully tried to get the attention of every guy that I thought to be experienced, I quietly yearned for sex. When I succeeded in finding a boyfriend that would indulge me, I struggled with the fact that we couldn't have sex very often. One of my boyfriend's friends asked me to have sex with him and promised to keep it a secret. Sex with this friend felt completely different. The orgasms were more intense and required a lot less effort and focus.
That's when I figured out that for me, size matters.
The friend had a larger penis than my boyfriend. And I loved how it felt when he pushed into me deep and hard during sex. A smaller penis couldn't go as deep and give me the orgasm that, to this day, is the best of all orgasms (yes there are several!) for me. Long before I knew what a Size Queen was, I became one.
After that first experience with a larger penis, I had sex with many other men. Some I cared for deeply. Some I loved. Some of them had smaller penises. I still enjoyed sex because of the way my body responds, but whenever I was in a monogamous relationship with a man with a smaller (or average sized) dick, I longed for the kind of orgasm that deep penetration brought me. I could still orgasm through nipple stimulation, clitoral stimulation, anal stimulation/sex, and manual "g-spot" stimulation, so I wasn't miserable by any means.
When I met, then married, my ex-husband, aside from feeling perpetually frustrated because his libido didn't match mine, I spent years feeling unsatisfied during and after sexual intercourse. While toys were helpful, for me, nothing can replace the feeling of a large (real) penis attached to a sexually charged man who knows how hard and fast to move inside me, causing me to orgasm over and over until I can no longer think or speak clearly.
If I prefer the kind of orgasms a long, thick penis gives me during intercourse over the orgasms that I have through oral or manual stimulation, I don't see any harm in seeking out what is most pleasurable to me. I will not shame a man for having a smaller penis, but I will choose not to have sex with him simply because I know he won't be able to give me the kind of orgasm I enjoy the most.
Size isn't everything, but to me, size matters if I want multiple orgasms during regular sexual intercourse.
I accept the title of "Size Queen" with a bit of reluctance because of its body-shaming connotation, but I have no qualms with admitting that I thoroughly enjoy a large penis. If knowing what works best for my body makes me a Size Queen, then Size Queen I am.


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Standing atop the crown of the great green beauty gifted by France to the Americas, she stared down on the world, which had changed so much since the day she'd staged her death on the cliff outside of Thebes. Gone was the time that she had to run and hide, living in the shadows to avoid the attention of the gods. He was no longer a threat to her, having fallen with the others, and she could roam free again.
Those stories, though they worked in her favor, told of her in such a terrible light. A beast, a monster—and of course that was how he would want her to be remembered. That was the entire point of what he'd done to her. Because of his actions, and his selfishness, her light was diminished and replaced by hatred and ugliness. No one would ever know that she was in fact beauty personified, and that because of her beauty she'd been changed. A curse was placed on her, which transformed her appearance into something no one could love. As if that was not enough, he sent her to Thebes, a land not many dared to venture to. All of this for the purpose of stopping the world from finding out about his time with her, to make sure that the one he really intended to be with never knew she existed in his life.
She was done with hiding in the shadows. Centuries had passed, and in that time, her strength had grown a hundred times over. He would be made to face what he'd done to her. If she had to cut down a thousand gods to do it, she would.
A lesser known fact about the sphinx, one that even she herself hadn't always known, was that when she devoured those who failed to answer her riddle correctly, she absorbed their power. In the beginning, she hadn't realized just how the act affected her, but over the years of her sentencing, she learned that with each failed response and each meal, she became stronger. It wasn't until she came face-to-face with a witch disguised as a poor woman, that she learned just how much of a gift this was. The woman was there intending to do what she thought was an act of justice. Her plan was to launch an attack on Cadmus, the King of Thebes, who the old woman said had betrayed his own people to serve an unworthy god.
Once strong enough and confident in the power she had taken, she moved forward with her plans. With the magic she'd stolen, she convinced a riddle traveler who crossed her that he had solved her riddle fair and square, and as punishment for her failure, she could no longer live. It worked. Oedipus, who would eventually become celebrated for many things including ridding Thebes of their pest, went on to be King of Thebes and she was free.
The sphinx thought it unfortunate that the woman was unable to solve her riddle. She would have loved to piss off the god who betrayed her by allowing his precious king to be murdered. It was her curse, however, to require the riddle be answered before she could ever permit a traveler safe passage. The witch, though bold and with great power, was unable to solve it. Though she fought, attempting to use magic to defeat the monster who denied her access to Thebes, she failed and she, too—like those before her—was devoured. After the witch was defeated, the sphinx turned to retreat to her nest to wait for another to dare to approach the boundaries.
With each step, she felt the change in herself as the energy stored in the body of the witch moved throughout her and gave her a high like one she had never experienced before. Content with her full belly, and looking forward to enjoying the high of her meal, she headed back to her claimed space and hoped for an easy night of rest.
A cavern at the base of the mountain had become her home, filled with claimed items she'd collected from those who became meals for her. No reason for good things to go to waste. The inside of the cavern was loaded with jewels and tapestries, clothes she couldn't dream of wearing, and a corner that held relics she didn't really care for but would often take her rage out on. The shattered pieces proved to bring her comfort as she used her tail to fashion them in new ways. She stood in front of a mirror, another gift from a traveler that didn't reflect her entire frame. Each night she looked at her deformed body and with a sigh, she made the useless wish that she could return to her former self. The spell placed on her to hide her beauty was still intact. Each time she passed the mirror and made the wish, her anger grew. It festered inside, building to eruption. How could she be punished in such a way, and simply because she dared to love someone? As she walked away she made the internal request once more. How she longed to see a face she recognized, a face she missed, staring back at her.
A flicker out of the corner of her eye caused her to turn back to her reflection and find herself, the way she remembered, before he thought it okay to take it away. Sun-kissed skin in milk chocolate tones that shimmered as if dusted with gold and stood in strong complement the thick, dark hair which fell around her frame. Her face was no longer ugly, distorted by magic and anger. Returned were her soft features, alluring plump lips, and eyes reflecting the depths of the ocean. Her body was once again her own—no lion's frame or eagle wings, no tail that hissed at her when she went too long without feeding. She danced and laughed, happy to have finally broken the curse, but her celebration was short-lived.
As she came down from a leaping twirl that sent her flying in the air, the strong legs of a lion steadied her landing. The change was not lasting, but it was telling. Disappointment was suffocating. How could this be? How could this change not last? Afraid to view herself, but needing to know what she was, she returned to the mirror. As the last of her real face faded away, hidden by the curse again, tears fell from her eyes. Wings wrapped around herself, she did her best to hug away the pain of her defeat. For a moment, she was herself again. For a moment.
Realization hit her. This was a curse, this could be broken and she had proof. For the first time she looked at herself, cursed reflection and all, and there was excitement in her eyes. There was so much more to her than she had ever known; so much that she would not have discovered if not for the one who broke her heart. Quick to realize the advantage that had been given to her, perhaps by chance, she devised a plan. She would not live the rest of her life, shackled by this curse and the god who hoped to keep her hidden. She would find a way to get enough power, enough magic, to rid herself of the curse for good!
While he was celebrated, the one who took away her freedom, lifted by those who worshipped him and the other gods, she retreated into the obscurities of life. She would let him have his praise and continue to keep her existence hidden. It wasn't as if he would be searching for her. He hadn't attempted to investigate the reports of her diminishing appearances, or even come when the stories of her death rose to the heavens. Foolish of her, but she hung around, waiting to see if he would. He'd all but forgotten about the woman whose life he'd ruined all for his own selfish means. Her outrage was no longer a crazed display meant to torment those who lived in, or dared to attempt to visit the city of Thebes. She became more strategic in her targets. Those of power, or strength, they were her prey. Magical beings, but no one too high in their ranking. She was playing a long game. Settling for the lesser-thans, and avoiding anyone too powerful, made sure that no unnecessary attention came to her. For the sake of keeping up her appearances, she would still pick off the random traveler here and there. If she went missing, he would send someone else, another beast to replace her, or perhaps to hunt her down. The last thing she needed was for there to be a new monster put in place to ruin her plans.
She lived no more as the sphinx, but she could never be her true self again. The reflection in the mirror, the face she longed for, would still be hidden behind a veil. Only this time it was a veil of her choosing. She could not risk returning to her old visage or the life she had before. She did not want to run into her former lover. There were few others who knew of her, but she feared that he would find her. She created a new identity for herself. The new face was one that could make her smile, and one he would never recognize. She was gone and not one soul mourned her. Not even the one who claimed to have loved her.
Asa was the name she assumed. Over time, she blended into the thread of humanity, taking on different identities and fading into the background when necessary. It wasn't hard to stay hidden when no one was looking for you. All she had to do was remain careful, and make sure not to bring too much attention to her dealings. She continued to consume those of power—those who, like her, would not be missed—and with each one, her power grew more. As the gods of Olympus fell, with the human population losing their faith and their idolization for the ones who did more to torment them than to protect them, Asa rejoiced. She would be free of the shadows! She could live the life she desired. She could feed on those who were more powerful. That is exactly what she would do … because unlike everyone else, she was no fool. Faith or not, gods were eternal. They would return, and when they did, she would be ready for them.
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One thing that I have learnt over the past seven years is that whether I like it or not, there is something unique about living in a ministerial household – no two households are the same, but there are experiences that are common to those who are married to a woman or man in a ministerial role. Connecting with other spouses gives me the opportunity to share and learn, be myself and be listened to.
Due to the differences in age, background and culture there is a diversity in Connexion membership and activities – as there is in most Christian communities. Connexion values the individual whilst celebrating this diversity. For me, Connexion, is a place where spiritual sisters and brothers, spiritual parents and children can love, challenge and encourage one another on this journey that we share.


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OK~ Another glimpse into what's in store for the Iowa to Florida family road trip! Sun, Sand, Beaches, and everything that Iowa does not have in March, are what await us! So.....I must say I was more than elated when Ron Jon Cape Caribe Resort partnered up with me! With this resort being Orlando's closest oceanfront Resort, this is definitely a win-win!
Yeah, this lazy river looks to be where you find this Mom! A beach, pool, hot-tub, waterslide, lazy river, "just for tots pool," Children's play area, Miniature Golf Course, and the list just goes on and on......This resort is simply a vacation destination in itself! I cannot wait to share my own personal experience with all of you in March of 2012!
This resort happens to be near Port Canaveral, which is home to many cruise lines. The cool thing about this resort- If you are a cruising family and stay at this resort before or after your cruise; you can park (while cruising) on their property for no charge. Now, depending on the length of your cruise, this in itself, can add up to substantial savings.
Now this tram is also intriguing me.......This resort is so big- offering TONS of amenities...so many, that tram service is offered from 8:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m.
Stay tuned.....The family road trip from Iowa to Florida just got a little more interesting! The Ron Jon Cape Caribe Resort is gonna be one fun place to stay......After All, It's All In a Mom's Day, Right?
*My family and I will be guests on this property in March of 2012. The opinions expressed here are mine and nobody else's. The photos in this post are owned by the Ron Jon Resort Cape Caribe.


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The breakneck pace of Grant Morrison's run on ACTION COMICS continues as the Superman of the present day must team up with suspiciously different versions of the Legion of Super-Heroes to save the jeans-wearing Superman of five years ago! Whose hand is that on the cover? Why, the leader of the Anti-Superman Army, of course!
Plus, a backup by Sholly Fisch and ChrisCross that spins directly out of the lead story!
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Pyramid Saimira acquires worldwide release rights of Kuselan in Tamil and Telegu
MUMBAI: Pyramid Saimira Entertainment Limited has acquired worldwide release rights of Rajinikanth starrer film Kuselan in both Tamil and Telegu.
Additionally, the company has also bagged 11 years of intellectual property rights (IPR) of the film, which is slated to release by the end of July.
Kuselan is produced by Seven Arts Films and Kavithalaya in Tamil and Vyjanthi Movies and Seven Arts Films in Telegu.
Pyramid Saimira Group distribution head Mukesh Mehta said, "We are extremely glad to associate with Seven Arts Films and Kavithalaya Group. Seven Arts Films is a reputed production house and Kavithalaya is a digital studios group promoted by K Balachandar.
Also this film is co-produced in Telegu by Vyjanthi Movies."
While in the Telegu film the co-stars of Rajinikanth include Jagapathy, Babu, Sunil, Meena and Nayantara, in the Tamil film his co-stars are Pasupathy, Meena, Nayantara and Vadivel.
G V Prakash has composed music for both the movies. The film is a remake of the Malayalam movie, Kadha Parayumbhol.
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CG is small in the scheme of government, but every time a new cost cutting policy is put in across the civil service, it has outsized implications because of the nature of their operations.
I think that moving CG from TC to DFO set the organization back about 15 years. CG ended up with the science and fisheries fleet which had been run bare bones and beyond for years. The CG fleet care dropped as funding was diverted to bring the new arrivals up to scratch.
It is easy to point at management and blame them, but they can only work in the system themselves.
Another thing about CG is the college.
They train their own officers and radio operators and have since the late 60s. For a small college that has graduated just over 1000 officers, they have had a pretty big impact. There are grads all across the federal government and in industry. They are through the ranks of CG, with differing levels of knowledge depending on where they've been.
From a friend who worked in a shipping company with a cadet program, " while it ensures that there are quality officers available, the overall affect (effect?) is to turn the organization inwards with no new outside blood coming in with fresh ideas". I wonder how true that is for CG.
and honestly any other professional mariner or marine manager would be ashamed of themselves.
if you haven't worked inside government with purchasing rules and trade agreements overseen by whatever PWGSC is called now and copious threats of audits and grim outcomes of said audits, you will never understand what those managers accomplish daily.
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Date(s) - 15/11/2017 - 16/11/2017
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Responsible investment has reached a tipping point, becoming the benchmark for leading investment practice and in the process redefining the investment landscape.
With billions set to flow into responsible, ethical and impact investments over the coming 3-5 years, attending this year's event will be essential for those managing money on behalf of clients, members and other beneficiaries.
So where to from here?
This year's event will focus on the essential knowledge and expertise you and your organisations need to thrive in a world where members and clients demand a responsible investment approach to their savings, investments and banking.
From ethical screening and better management of investment risk, through to enhanced portfolios, the next wave of responsible investing will focus on the impact of our investments on shaping the future.
RIAA's annual conference is the premier event built on a cutting-edge program including thought-leaders on responsible, ethical and impact investment. This year's event brings together 300 people from across superannuation, funds management, financial advisory, foundations, family offices and beyond – from retail to institutional.
Event website: https://responsibleinvestment.org/riaa-events/ri-australia-2017/
Program Highlights
Constructing a portfolio around the Sustainable Development Goals: explore the portfolio options to invest in impact across asset classes, with a focus on the SDGs
ESG trends to watch – leading researchers bring the next big issues for investors to have on the radar (Presented by ESG Research Australia)
Pitch sessions – a fast-paced overview of some of the investment options across asset classes that are making it easier to invest responsibly, ethically and with impact
Natural capital – what's it got to do with responsible investment?
Sealing the deal: finding deep engagement with clients and members through responsible and impact investment – the next wave of business to customer relationships
Fin tech disruption – where are we at and what does responsible investment look like in this new world?
Climate change – from talk to action, insights on how leading investors are shaping portfolios in response to climate risk
Policy landscape for responsible and impact investing – an update
Issuers and investors – friends or foes? What does the future of active ownership look like for delivering impact for investors and issuers?
Financial Adviser masterclass: advising clients on responsible investment portfolios
ESG integration masterclass: a deep dive in to leading practices in ESG in 2017 and beyond
The democratisation of capital – are we there yet? Fintech, the rise of millennials, start-up super funds, all unlock our ability to invest our money the way we want it. But has capital yet become democratised?


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Lesser celandine (Ficaria verna)
These yellow star-like flowers are one of the first woodland flowers of the year. They often carpet woodlands with a splash of colour. The glossy green heart-shaped leaves add to their charm.
Common name: lesser celandine
Scientific name: Ficaria verna
Family: Ranunculaceae
What does lesser celandine look like?
Lesser celandine is a perennial herb.
Leaves: glossy, dark green in colour and heart-shaped with long stalks.
Flowers: the lesser celandine has shiny yellow star-like flowers with eight to twelve petals.
Not to be confused with...
Winter aconite (Eranthis hyemalis): sharing a similar flower colour, habitat and time of bloom, the winter aconite has lobed leaves collared around each flower.
Greater celandine (Chelidonium majus): despite sharing its name, the lesser celandine is not related to the greater celandine. It is part of the poppy family. It is much taller than lesser celandine reaching up to 90 cm, its yellow flowers have only four petals and its leaves are lobed.
Where and when to find lesser celandine
Where: damp woodland paths and tracks as well as stream banks and in ditches. It also grows well in the shade of hedgerows, in meadows and in gardens.
When: perennial herb that usually starts to flower between January and April.
Value to wildlife
Bees: As one of the first flowers to appear after winter, they provide an important nectar source for queen bumblebees emerging from hibernation and other early insects.
Uses and folklore
Weather: it was thought that lesser celandine flowers could be used as indicators of rain as they close their petals just before the droplets start to fall.
Medicine: lesser celandine was once believed to be a remedy for haemorrhoids and was known as 'pilewort'. It is also high in vitamin C and was used to prevent scurvy.
Poetry: the poet, William Wordsworth was so fond of lesser celandine that he wrote three poems about them: The Small Celandine, To The Same Flower and To The Small Celandine.
To the small celandine
Pansies, Lilies, Kingcups, Daisies,
Let them live upon their praises;
Long as there's a sun that sets
Primroses will have their glory;
Long as there are Violets,
They will have a place in story:
There's a flower that shall be mine,
'Tis the little Celandine.
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Hello and welcome to The Compost Bin. I'm Compostwoman and I live with my family in rural Herefordshire. We have nearly four acres of garden and woodland, all managed organically, which we share with Chickens, Cats, Guinea Pigs and assorted wildlife. We also grow a lot of our own food, run courses in all sorts of things and make a lot of compost!
I work as an environmental educator, lecturer, writer and Forest School leader at Moors Wood . I am a Master Composter and have spent the last 11 years as a volunteer Community Compost adviser with Garden Organic and my local Council. I offer talks and run workshops and events where we talk about compost, veg growing, chicken keeping, cooking, preserving and sustainable living. We also make crafts and have fun.
We try to live a more self sufficient lifestyle here, as best we can, while still having a comfortable life and lots of fun. To learn more about us click on the About Compostwoman tab and remember to click on the photos to make them full size!
Wednesday, 27 June 2012
Hurrah! First tomato picked!
Nestling in amongst the leaves of a Latah tomato plant.
The FIRST TOMATO of 2012 from the Polytunnel!
Small but perfectly formed :-)
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That's early. We'll be waiting a few more months as ours are on the front doorstep, which gets quite a bit of sun, but only when the weather is warm and fine of course.ReplyDelete
How are your new chooks, btw?
Oooh...you lucky thing.ReplyDelete
Mine are ages away, I noticed the first formings of tomatoes yesterday, they are hard and green and the size of a marble!!
Oh, how I miss my polytunnel, this greenhouse of mine with all it's draughts is just not the same.
Sue xx
Mine are only flowering at the moment, mine are really behind this year as are my cucumbers and peppers..ReplyDelete
Julie xx
Hi Karin, new girls doing well, feathering up and laying sometimes - weather is not helping their laying, too gloomyReplyDelete
Hi Sue I have loads of toms sitting there waiting to turn red - good size just not turning yet. Much be the gloom affecting them, as well!
Hope we get some sunshine so both yours start as well
First tomato!!! You are kidding me right? In North Yorkshire it's rained so much and we've had so little sun our tomatoes haven't even flowered yet. In fact, the whole garden is at a standstill...... well apart from the grass and hedges which seem to grow at an alarming rate! lol xxxReplyDelete
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Going Commando – Do you run without underwear?
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At Alison Wellness Clinic we recognize that most people who care about their health understand that being healthy includes weight management. Whether it is losing only a few pounds, significant weight, or only maintaining a healthy weight, we can help you.
Our goal is to optimize your weight through individual consultation and treatment plans. We offer diet plans, medical treatments, vitamins, and counseling. Losing weight is a commitment. Our passion is to help you make it easier to lose weight with real and sustained success. Seeing the weight come off and feeling more energetic is the best motivator.
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Q: How long does it typically take for me to see results and reach my goal?A: You can expect to lose between 2-5 lbs per week.
Q: How much does the program cost?A: The cost of the program is around $100 per week. That cost includes your weigh-in, counseling, and the cost of your diet program. There is an initial consultation cost as well.
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Q: What is a Body Composition Analysis scale?A: It is a scale that is the most accurate, precise and convenient method to measure body fat, muscle mass, and water values. Our scale provides you with lean mass and fat values in each segment of your body.
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Q: If I live out of town, can I still do the diet?A: Yes…we have many dieters that live out of town. We do phone consultations and will mail all of your products right to your door.
Q: Can I drink alcohol while on the program?A: Alcohol can inhibit weight loss. We suggest no alcohol to get the most optimal results.
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The term Reiki has its Japanese roots. Literally, Rei signifies God's Wisdom or Higher Power whereas Ki denotes Life Force Energy. The Japanese Makao Usui is said to have rediscovered this Tibetan kind of healing. After his death, his disciples continued its practice until today that the discipline has already been passed on to the Masters from varying generations and cultures. In the course of this healing practice, a Reiki Master plays an important role. This article focuses on the introduction of who a Reiki Master is and how he fulfills his role of molding the learners.
An Introduction of the Master
The Master is the person who has devoted his time and energy in learning the art of healing that is known as Reiki. He studied and earned the degrees relevant to enhancing his skills in self-healing, healing others, and teaching the Reiki students. Prior to being qualified as a teacher, he has to prove himself proficient in executing all techniques in the lower degrees or levels both with mastery and efficiency and then he must move on to studying the Master Level or Master Degree.
Looking into the entirety of the Master, you will see a person who performs the healing art with due proficiency. He is the kind of an individual who is able to feel the calling along with the willingness to assume the responsibility of being a mentor, an initiator, and above all, a teacher. He is the certified person who can teach the methodologies and then attune other students into this kind of healing art.
The Master's Skills Enumerated
As the Master of Reiki teaching, he is endowed with numerous skills that has something to do with the spiritual healing. Included herein are his communication skills, the transforming, and handling of different types of emotional responses, carrying on the therapeutic figures, specializing in the teaching skills, and overcoming any resistance to perform the healing motivation.. Since Reiki is comprised of various levels, the Master should be knowledgeable enough in granting his students an in-depth knowledge in every level that he handles. It is furthermore required that he is capable of teaching all the encompassing levels or degrees.
Using the Energy
The master should therefore have the rightful knowledge on the usage of the life energy. As per the Reiki theory is concerned, the energy flows towards the target. Thus, it is exhibited to where the attention of the healer is directed. The symbols play a vital role in this sense especially in the production of the energy. There are different symbols involved and they all generate the respective energy. The produced energies are later on utilized for several objectives like stress relief and stress release, healing, and in curing a myriad of problems.
The Learning Course of the Masters
There are numerous courses that help mold a Master in Reiki. Reiki itself revolves within the straightforward philosophy of self-healing prior to healing other people. A Master's first challenge is that of healing himself because it is the only way on how he will be able to heal and help other people. During the training, the student who aims to become a Master is aided in resolving his personal past issues so he can better hold the rein of his own emotions. The mind training likewise helps a lot in provoking the manifestations of his own wants.
At any rate, the Reiki Master has a spiritual power that should never be underestimated. With all the positive energies in him, he is sure to influence the outpour of positive results.


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The Death Star
The official Rogue One synopsis:
Following the foundation of the Galactic Empire, a wayward band of Rebel fighters comes together to carry out a desperate mission: to steal the plans for the Death Star before it can be used to enforce the Emperor's rule.
Jyn Erso
Oscar-nominee Felicity Jones plays Jyn Erso. Rumours are already flying that Jyn may be Rey's mother.
What do you think?
Diego Luna
Diego Luna stars as the obligatory handsome rebel. Rumour has it he may be playing Biggs Starlighter, Luke Skywalker's best friend from Episode IV. Others suggest he is playing a new character named Cassein Willix.
Donnie Yen
Donnie Yen's character will be fighting alongside the rebels. He was seen taking out Storm Troopers in the teaser trailer.
'New' Storm Troopers
…and rather more sinister looking Storm Troopers.
Imperial Walkers
The AT-AT, or Imperial Walkers, back-dating their first appearance (they were originally first seen in Episode V).
Ben Mendelsohn
Ben Mendelsohn plays the lead Imperial villain in Rogue One.There are rumours his character may be a younger version of Peter Cushing's Grand Moff Tarkin.
There is a certain resemblance…
Jiang Wen
Jiang Wen will be fighting with the rebels, his character has been described as a 'weapons enthusiast'.
Forest Whitaker
Forest's character is rumoured to be a bounty-hunter type but in the trailer he also seems to be playing a mentor to the rebels.
Mon Mothma!
The leader of the Rebel Alliance Mon Mothma is played by Genevieve O'Reilly, who first played the character in Revenge of the Sith.
Jyn is deep undercover on the Death Star. Forest Whitaker's character asks her "If you continue to fight, what will you become?".
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Give where you live on Colorado Gives Day, December 8
We are excited to announce that DCP has been selected to participate in Colorado Gives Day, the state's largest one-day online giving event, presented by Community First Foundation and FirstBank.
On Tuesday, December 8, 2015, thousands of donors will come together to support Colorado nonprofits like ours. Last year, a record-breaking $26.2 million was raised. In our first year, DCP's goal is to reach 100 donations. Your support will help us expand and enrich the school's scholarship program.
Please know that any amount helps. We have a participation goal this year because living up to our spirit of community at DCP is what really matters. For families that can make a significant year-end gift, remember you may be eligible for an education tax credit.
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Emelyn Broniek has always been intrigued by art and the history behind it, so much so that in high school, she decided to make the commitment to an AP Art History course of study. After exploring numerous summer programs that would allow her to pursue her passion, this Pennsylvania resident chose the NYUSPS HS Academy Career Edge program in Art History.
Emelyn found the Art History: New York's Masterpieces class fascinating and highly interactive. From dressing up as subjects in paintings to bring the underlying story of the art to life, to conducting research on a large-scale exhibit and writing about it, to exploring the art in world-renowned museums, she couldn't have asked for a more comprehensive and stimulating learning experience.
Being exposed to the masterpieces at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, learning about the techniques and motivations of contemporary artists at MoMA, and viewing and analyzing the Judy Chicago exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum, made her sure of wanting to pursue a career in the field.
My instructor was so knowledgeable and was able to point out the most minute details in the paintings we explored. Her passion for art history has encouraged me to pursue it as a career.
As an art historian, who is intimately familiar with NYC museums and the art within them, Emily Sacher encourages her students to become part of the art they are studying, gaining insight into the the intensions of the artist and the inspiration for the subject matter.
For a class project, Emelyn completed an analysis of one of the plates she had seen in the Judy Chicago exhibit, "The Dinner Party," at the Brooklyn Museum.
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What's On Merimbula 2018
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WASHINGTON — Senate Banking Committee Chairman Richard Shelby offered a few hints Wednesday about what bankers might be able to expect from pending regulatory relief legislation due next month.
The panel is working on a bill ahead of a May 14 vote, but details about what the plan will contain remain few and far between. Shelby didn't offer many specifics about the package or where the process stands with fellow lawmakers on his committee, but did signal a few areas of interest at an Independent Community Bankers of America conference in Washington.
Jack Hartings, chairman of ICBA, asked the Alabama Republican about possible changes to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's "qualified mortgage" rule, including a proposal that would allow more loans held in portfolio to be considered QM, along with relief from some escrow requirements and balloon mortgage restrictions.
"I think that would be a positive development," Shelby said, adding that his staff is looking into those issues.
Shelby added that he was working to extend the annual exam cycle for small, well-performing banks, though he cautioned he might not be able to push the schedule to two years, as some in the industry have been suggesting.
"We can't go 24 [months], but we'll certainly go past 12. If we have to go to 18 [months], 18 is better than 12," he said.
Meanwhile, Rep. Randy Neugebauer, R-Texas, announced at the same conference that he plans to unveil data security legislation with Rep. John Carney, D-Del., as soon as this week. The bill would standardize how companies must protect consumer information and would establish national breach notification rules for when an attack occurs.
"One of the things we want to do is make sure the whole system is on alert, because quite honestly the system is only as secure as the weakest link," Neugebauer told ICBA attendees, adding that the legislation will be similar to a bill by Sens. Tom Carper, D-Del., and Roy Blunt, R-Mo.
Still, Neugebauer said his legislation will likely steer clear of the fight over who is liable for data breaches. Bankers and credit union executives have long argued that retailers, for example, should share the costs of reimbursing consumers and replacing stolen cards when the breach takes place at a retailer, such as Target or Home Depot, both of which have suffered attacks in recent years.
"One of the things that I'm trying to do is stay in the jurisdiction of my committee," noting that liability concerns would fall under the purview of the judiciary panel. "I think certainly down the road at some point in time the liability issues will be discussed."


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What Is The Kratom Plant & Why Does The DEA Want It Banned?
The Kratom is psychoactive, but it's also a potent painkiller and anti-anxiety med. Too bad the DEA just banned it before anyone could research the plant.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency has outlawed another plant. Why? Kratom, a tree from Southeast Asia, is a threat to public safety. But, just what is kratom and why does the DEA want it banned? Turns out, it's another possible replacement for opioid painkillers. Here's the story behind this tropical green.
What is kratom?
Kratom (Mitragyna Speciosa) is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia, the Phillepeans, and New Guinea. It's related to the coffee plant, which most of us know quite intimately.
Kratom has been used in a traditional capacity for millennia. Similar to coffee, it has historically been consumed to combat fatigue and to enhance productivity in farming communities in Southeast Asia. Kratom leaves were also brewed into teas for social and religious ceremonies.
So, why is everyone in such a ruckus over a tree? Turns out, it has some psychoactive and medicinal properties. Kratom contains mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine, compounds which engage opioid receptors. They have a similar action to opiate drugs, though they are not opiates themselves.
As a result, it relieves pain and provides sensations of euphoria. In low doses, kratom has a stimulating effect. In high doses, it's more sedative and narcotic. It has even been used medicinally to help people overcome opioid withdrawal. Yet, the leaves do have some side effects.
For some people, kratom can be habit forming. It can also cause withdrawal, which includes muscle spasms, mood swings, muscle aches, depression, insomnia, agitation, anxiety, nausea, and constipation. There have even been cases of psychosis and seizures associated with overdoses of the leaf.
Why is the DEA banning another plant?
According to the DEA, kratom has no medicinal use. Yet, Karisa Rowland has used it to come off of a prescription opioid addiction. She has had several back surgeries and struggles to cope with her chronic pain. Her dependence on painkillers landed her in jail after DUI. She tells her story to NPR,
I am looking around and I'm watching raw sewar float through a vent in the floor thinking wow. This has to stop.
So, to manage her pain and kick the prescriptions, she turned to kratom powder. Others use kratom as a replacement for anti-anxiety and antidepressant medication. It may also help people overcome alcohol addiction.
DEA officials say that the move to schedule kratom is "out of public concern." Between January 2010 and December 2015, there were 660 calls about the plant to U.S. poison centers. Unfortunately, prescription opioids have this number beat.
Each day, over 1,000 people are treated in emergency departments for the misuse of opioid medications. From January 01 to August 31, 2016, 40,344 calls were made to poison centers regarding opioids.
The DEA cited 15 kratom deaths from 2014 to 2016, though 14 of those individuals had other drugs in their systems as well. To compare, there were 28,000 deaths from opioids in 2014 alone. Basically, opioids kill a few thousand people more than one entire U.S. town every single year.
While heroin is a schedule 1 drug (along with marijuana and now kratom), prescription opioids are schedule II. This includes fentanyl, which is 25 to 50 times stronger than heroin and is the culprit behind the sharp spike in overdose deaths over the past 3 years.
Is kratom really dangerous?
Kratom fans are not the only ones complaining about the DEA's decision. David Kroll, a pharmacologist and medical writer, tells NPR,
Kratom being lumped in with other opoids is both unfair and unscientific. […] It glosses over the subtleties of how the main chemical in kratom actually works. – Kroll
He continues to tell NPR that classifying kratom as a dangerous drug is going overboard. Kroll explains that the active compound in kratom doesn't produce the same high associated opioids like fentanyl, morphine, and heroin.
He worries that banning the plant will push people back to opioids and alcohol. He's also concerned about the research delay the ban will cause.
The general population tends to be skeptical about any plant that seems to alter mood. Their concerns are understandable. Kratom can be habit forming and have some serious side effects. Because of these side effects, regulation and further study may be a good thing.
Yet, that's not what happened. Instead of looking at regulation options, the DEA listed an all-out ban before medical professionals and researchers got a chance to understand the herb. Can we make safer painkillers from one of the many phytochemicals in kratom?
Looks like we won't get a chance to know. Perhaps the real question is: why are opioid alternatives consistently banned by the DEA?
In case you're interested, you can sign a petition against the ban here.
What do you think about the DEA's decision? Share with us on Facebook, Twitter, or in the comments below. We'd love to hear from you!


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Friday Activities: BBQ & Keynote Speakers
BIG QUESTIONS NIGHT…..We all need them answered with Truth and Relevance!
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What to Bring
What to bring to this indoor festival event at Lakeland College!
Food Vendors and Drinks will be available for purchase.
*Please note: This is an alcohol free family zone.
MUSIC: Inspiring and uplifting music all day
PRAYER TENT: Talk, Get prayer, Learn about faith in action. Barbara Billett teachings from 1-3pm
FAMILY GAMES: Prizes from 1pm – 3pm
KID'S CAMP: Fun activities, bouncy castles, slides


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Is acne afraid of Light?
For a year now I have been using LED light to treat my sensitive to break-outs skin. I chose a LightStim-Acne Light, because it came recommended by an esthetician and because an idea that I only need to buy something once looked attractive enough. I got mine on ebay, cause it was $100 cheaper than […]
Posted: October 14th, 2011 under ACNE, FACE, REMEDIES, SKIN, SPA, WEIRD.
Tags: acne, beautiful, beauty, clean, FACE, lightl LED, lightstim, pimple, pimples, SKIN
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Anti-Cellulite Facebook page
I am putting my Anti-Cellulite tips under one roof – the Facebook`s that is. I am posting there quite regularly. The advices range from Foods that fight off cellulite to Massages you can do yourself, to Essential Oils you can add to your evening bath. And the list goes on. All these little tipsy things […]
Posted: August 25th, 2011 under ANTI-CELLULITE, DIET, EXERCISE, FOOD, MASSAGE, REMEDIES, SKIN, SPA, WEIRD.
Tags: anti, anti-cellulite, article, beauty, body, Cellulite, countouring, facebook, page, remedies, SKIN, slimming, toning, weight loss, wellness
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Peeling off a few years and… pimples
It was one day at work when I heard my co-worker say he did a peel on his face and had great results. I am always on a look-out for something worthy, so I asked him what was so special about that particular treatment. He said that you can do it at home; it is […]
Posted: October 13th, 2010 under ACNE, FACE, REMEDIES, SKIN, SPA.
Tags: acne, at home, culture, FACE, Facial, help, peel, peeling, Peels, pimples, post, post-acne, scarring, scars, skin beautiful skin beautiful young radiant, skinculture
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I get all hot and steamy on Wednesdays
For the last two years, every Wednesday morning I wake with the thought, 'It`s Kabuki day!' No, it is not a Japanese dance. I am talking about the communal baths a few minutes away from my home. Two years ago, a friend brought me there and ever since then, I`ve been a loyal bather at the Kabuki […]
Posted: March 14th, 2010 under REMEDIES, SPA.
Tags: bathing, baths, communal, kabuki, Sauna, SPA, steam
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